
- 336 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Four-time mayor of Washington, D.C., Marion Barry, Jr. tells his shocking and courageous life story, beginning in the cotton fields in Mississippi to the executive offices of one of the most powerful cities in the world. Marion Barry fought relentlessly in his life and his career. A near-life threatening bullet wound to the chest, a survivor of cancer, allegations of drug use, political scandal—he had an incredible story to tell. This provocative, captivating narrative follows the Civil Rights activist, going back to his Mississippi roots, his Memphis upbringing, and his academic school days, up through his college years and move to Washington, D.C., where he became actively involved in Civil Rights, community activism, and bold politics.In the New York Times bestseller, Mayor for Life, Marion Barry Jr. tells all—including the story of his campaigns for mayor of Washington, his ultimate rise to power, his personal struggles and downfalls, and the night of embarrassment, followed by his term in federal prison and ultimately a victorious fourth term as mayor. From the man who, despite the setbacks, boldly served the community of Washington, DC, this is his full story of courage, empowerment, hope, tragedy, triumph, and inspiration.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Having Big Visions
- Chapter 1: Son of the South
- Chapter 2: Off to College
- Chapter 3: Civil Rights Movement
- Chapter 4: Washington, D.C.
- Chapter 5: D.C. Politics
- Chapter 6: My First Campaign for Mayor
- Chapter 7: The First-Term Mayor
- Chapter 8: The Racial Divide
- Chapter 9: The Second Term
- Chapter 10: Solving D.C.’s Problems
- Chapter 11: D.C. Drug Wars
- Chapte 12: Unwise Decisions
- Chapter 13: The Vista Hotel
- Chapter 14: The Long Trial
- Chapter 15: Prison Time
- Chapter 16: Back to Washington
- Chaptet 17: Mayor for Life
- The Financial: Control Board
- Chapter 18: Back to Service
- Chapter 19: More Politics
- Chapter 20: Still Standing
- Chapter 21: The Struggle Continues
- Photographs
- About Marion Barry and Omar Tyree
- Copyright